How to get Patent Box relief

The Patent Box is a tax break aimed at encouraging innovative companies to exploit their inventions in the UK - i.e. to employ UK staff and record their profits in the UK.

Since the Patent Box will only be 'live' from April 2013 onwards, there is not a lot of information about it yet. However, if this is of interest to you, please do sign up to the email list below and bookmark this page, as we will be updating it as information becomes available.

> What is the Patent Box?
> A new use for patents in the UK
> How much does it cost to file a Patent Box patent?
> What should I do after applying for a patent?
> HMRC's Patent Box Summary (HMRC)
> How to calculate the profits attributable to patent (HMRC)

R&D Tax Credits

> What are R&D Tax Credits?
> What kind of startups can claim R&D Tax Credits?
> How to file R&D Tax Credits yourself
> Does my project qualify?
> Accountants: Should you file tax credits with them? How much should they charge?
> What are HMRC audits like?
> What are the exact rates to apply?
> Is my company an SME for tax credits?
> How to claim tax credits if you're unprofitable